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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.70, 24,366.84 and 7,930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.70, 24,366.84 and 7,930.32 is: 11,876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.70 : 24,366.84 = 7,930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.70/24,366.84 = 7,930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.70x = 24,366.84 × 7,930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.70x = 193,236,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,236,838.59/16,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,876.37

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